USA: SOME EVENTS IN LOS ANGELES

Two Filipino American authors and scholars — Dr. Celine Parreñas Shimizu, author and filmmaker, and Dr. Rhacel Salazar Parreñas, author and sociologist — will talk and discuss the above topic.

For map/driving/transit http://www.lapl.org/branches/Branch.php?bID=8
Free library parking Book Talk is Free and Open to the public. Seats are limited and RSVP is requested. No Host Dinner to follow. RSVP required. Tel (310) 514 – 9139 or email: linda@philippineexpressionsbookshop.com

The Historic Filipinotown Neighborhood Council announces the sixth annual Historic Filipinotown Festival and 5k Run/Walk to be held on Saturday, August 4, 2012. This event celebrates the 10th anniversary of the designation of Historic Filipinotown in Los Angeles. Line up of outstanding live entertainment, cultural performances, music and dance produced by Ted Benito.

5K Run/Walk Kickoff @7:30am / Awards @10am Festival 10am – 7:30pm

The race’s starting line will be located at 1925 W. Temple St, L.A. 90026 (between Bonnie Brae and Westlake).

Parking is available at 1711 W. Temple Street, L.A. 90026. From the Hollywood Fwy, from both North and South directions, exit at Glendale Blvd. for easier to the parking structure.

The Asian Pacific American Legal Center (APALC) will hold a press conference with U.S. Representative Judy Chu to discuss new details about the Department of Homeland Security’s deferred action application process for undocumented youth (DREAMers), which is anticipated to begin on August 15.

It is not just a story, but a glimmer of hope for a brighter Filipino legacy.

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“JAZZMOPOLITAN: COLLABORATION”
Saturday, August 25
Ford Amphitheater.

A spectacular concert under the stars. The show will bring young, up-and-coming jazz artists from the Filipino community together with performers who have made their mark in the Filipino jazz world in the final Jazzmopolitan® concert ending the series which began in 2010. Tickets on sale in April at www.fordtheatres.org.